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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: FOO1

Football Studies

Southampton, Solent University
Southampton, England
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3 yearsDuration
£19,081Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
97%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Football Studies at Southampton, Solent University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding living systems. Based in Southampton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Solent University has been at the forefront of football education for over two decades and our Football Studies degree has emerged as the leading supplier of graduates to the football industry. Graduates have gone on to careers at Premier League clubs including Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester United, Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur, as well as Women's Super League teams, Major League Soccer, and European and other international clubs. This degree provides students with comprehensive knowledge and real-world experience across the local, national, and international football industry. International tuition fees are £19,081 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 97% student satisfaction rating, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Football Coaching and Development
Performance Analysis and Sports Technology
Football Psychology and Player Wellbeing
Recruitment and Talent Identification
Contemporary Issues in Professional Football
Football Business and Club Management
Research Methods in Football Studies
Final Year Project in Football Studies
UCAS Code:FOO1
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

International Baccalaureate

28 - 31 points

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,081

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£57,243

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Southampton, Solent University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£17,500£22,000£26,000
5 years£23,500£27,500£32,500

UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 12% below UK average salary
This course
£22,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 10% above UK average salary
This course
£27,500
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH03-02-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

45%Working
25%Work & Study
25%Seeking Work
30%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
97%
Learning opportunities
94%
Assessment and feedback
97%
Academic support
99%
Organisation and management
96%
Learning resources
95%
Student voice
94%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Southampton, Solent University

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